Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)

Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)

Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)

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BEST RATING
Casual Gaming:
4.9
CASUAL GAMING: Best in Class9.5/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Very Good8.9/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Poor5.7/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Good7.5/10
RESOLUTION: Good7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Poor4.5/10
CONTRAST: Best in Class10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Best in Class9.5/10
TEXT QUALITY: Fair6.6/10

The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 is a premium-priced monitor ideal for competitive gaming due to its very high refresh rate and minimal ghosting. This makes it perfect for fast-paced action where every millisecond counts. It offers excellent color depth and contrast ratios, enhancing visual experience in HDR gaming and media consumption. However, the monitor might not be the best choice for productivity due to lower text clarity and brightness issues. Its OLED panel delivers stunning image clarity for digital photo editing, but it's not specialized for HDR video editing. The monitor is equipped with ample connectivity options, lacking USB-C but offering multiple HDMI and DisplayPort inputs. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




Evaluation

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Pros
  • OLED technology offers deep blacks
  • High HDR peak brightness enhances visuals
  • Wide color gamut for accurate colors
  • Adjustable stand for ergonomic setup
  • High refresh rate for smooth gaming
Cons
  • Pricey for casual users
  • Lower SDR brightness than some monitors
  • Not ideal for competitive gaming
  • Limited port selection

Ratings by Category

Casual Gaming:
4.9
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Competitive Gaming:
4.7
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Media Consumption:
4.2
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$900
Screen Size
27"
Resolution
2560 x 1440
Screen Type
OLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
113 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
639 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
sRGB Color Gamut
100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
1.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 Hz
Strobing / BFI
No
Persistence Blur Score
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8/10
Ghosting Score
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9.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
110 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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6.6/10
Image Clarity Score
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7.1/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
2
HDMI 2.1 Ports
0
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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